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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Realy fun Workshop and a lovely Team
Maximilian

Germany

June 4, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Cóż za wspaniałe doświadczenie! nie mogę uwierzyć, że za tak niską cenę mogłam uczestniczyć w atrakcyjnym dla mnie doświadczeniu. Dzięki temu mogę zabrać ze sobą własnoręcznie ozdobioną lampę. Atmosfera, prowadzącą zajęcia, która też nas odebrała i zaprowadziła w miejsce warsztatów: wszystko to było super. Polecam każdemu, kto jest chociaż trochę kreatywny ;)
Emilia

Poland

June 4, 2025

Leather Crafting Workshop review

I had an amazing experience at the leather crafting workshop! The instructor was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about his craft. He walked me through every step of the process, making it easy for beginners me to follow along and actually create something I’m really happy with and will use for a long long time hopefully! The premium quality materials used also made a big difference in the final product. His enthusiasm for leatherwork is contagious, and by the end of the session I felt genuinely inspired to explore this as a new hobby. You should also check out his leather accessories brand, Wabes, he creates stunning bags and accessories! Highly recommend this workshop for anyone interested in learning a new practical skill or just have a lovely creative afternoon.
Roos

Netherlands

June 4, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Wonderful experience and great reception. We had a great time. Thanks Ali!
Abdirahman

June 4, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

What a disaster. They provided only part of what was offered. If the three types of coffee, we only did two. No water, tea or snacks were offered. This event takes place on the Asian continent. They meet you in the European side and take you over. They say they will return you back to the pickup point, as advertised. However, when the event was over they said It was up to us to get back. I filed a complaint with Viator that they never even responded to. Shane on Viator to not offer a refund based on the vendor failing to provide the excursion as advertised and not even getting back to Viator. Shows who more important to Viator, and that’s not you.
John_S

June 4, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Beyzanur ist eine wundervolle liebe und nette Frau. Sie hat den Workshop zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis gemacht.
Johnny-lee

Germany

June 3, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Really enjoyable host, gave a good presentation of the history, significance and coffee making experience. The souvenirs were a great take home!
Rohun

United States

June 3, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Eğitmenimiz Ali ve iletişim konusunda destek olan Mustafa harikaydı! Çok dinamik ve keyifli geçti. İstanbula gelen tüm arkadaşlarıma önereceğim. Oldukça eşsiz bir deneyim!! Sonuçtan da çok memnun kaldım. Süper!!
ışılay

Turkey

June 3, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Es war ein sehr interessantes und lustiges Workshop. Ich kann es nur weiterempfehlen!
Amira

Germany

June 3, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

This is such a wonderful experience at low price! Our guide was very knowledgeable and attentive. The venue is quite beautiful and the drinks and snacks were very nice as well! The scents which we made into a beautiful bottle of perfume were excellent and I am so happy with mine! Really cannot give this enough stars! Highly recommended!
Juliet

United States

June 3, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Aziz genial explico a fondo todo y una gran experiencia.
Xiomara

Chile

June 3, 2025

Turkish Tile Painting Art Workshop

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Perfume Making Workshop review

Such a fun workshop. Ali explained everything really nicely and was a great help🙌🏻
Karyna

Norway

June 2, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

loved it, was very fun and the guide was amazing, highly recommend. you get to keep the lamp aswell. as we were running late for another show, the guide got someone to deliver our lamps to our hotel. amazing workshop and amazing host. thank you
rabby

United Kingdom

June 2, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Amazing. 10/10 recommend, so fun!
Victoria

United States

June 2, 2025

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Beautiful & Personal Stained Glass Workshop in Istanbul! We had such an amazing time at this stained glass workshop in Istanbul! The whole experience lasted just over two hours, and we loved every minute of it. After finishing our pieces, we had time to explore the area and then came back later to collect them – it was all super easy and well-organized. The workshop was small and personal, which made it even better. I believe our host's name was Ada (apologies if we got that wrong!) – she was absolutely lovely, so patient and helpful. She provided snacks and drinks, made everyone feel welcome, and really took the time to guide us through each step. Highly recommend this experience
GetYourGuide traveler

United Kingdom

June 2, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

magnificient!
Simon

June 2, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Great workshop, so much that I would consider doing it again after some extra workshop. Great location and Ali runs it smoothly and expertly. Great value also. Very much recommend it!
Sam

June 2, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

The perfume making workshop was fantastic. They are well organized, knowledgeable and it's such a unique and fun activity ! It was perfect, I would recommend 100%. Ali help you to create your own signature scent but also give you great advise about the city. You will have snacks and drinks during the workzhop, everything was amazing !
Shani

June 2, 2025

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Vom Guide bis zur Workshop-Leiterin war alles perfekt. Es hat uns sehr großen Spaß gemacht.
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

June 2, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

What a great experience! We went with our 2 kids and we all had a blast. The staff were so attentive and made the experience so much fun. On a side note, if you choose the meet up option on the European side, the guide will take you over to the Asian side (where the workshop is held) via ferry or train. However, after the class, you are to make your own way back. It's not complicated, we were just surprised.
SAMEEHA_P

June 2, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Very friendly and diverse group of participants. The instructor was informative and helpful. Overall a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
barry

Australia

June 1, 2025

Leather Crafting Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

me and my partner had a great time learning about and making our own mosaic lamp and we're looking forward to using them at home! Beyzanur was an amazing and very friendly hostess and we appreciated the option for pickup on the European side which made getting there a breeze! if you're looking for a fun cultural activity this is a great option!!
Pieter

Belgium

June 1, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The experience was good . There were no snacks as advertised.
Nakedi

South Africa

June 1, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Really amazing workshop to do! A nice piece of souvenir to have!
Orlin

Belgium

June 1, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Definitely worth it! Amazing guide Mustafa! Great knowledge about coffee making!
Orlin

Belgium

June 1, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

The perfume making class was very special and unique! We had such a fun time and our host was super knowledgeable in the world of perfume! He was incredibly helpful when it came to perfecting our special scent. The experience was amazing and we were consistently taken care of! I loved that we were constantly offered tea and coffee :) I would definitely recommend this experience for a fun afternoon of crafting!
Tiffany

June 1, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

We loved it! Ali was super helpful and knowledgeable. Great experience and value for the price. Definitely recommended.
Lucia

Switzerland

June 1, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

It was great!
Asheea

Australia

June 1, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

The perfume shop was very interesting to get to know the mixology behind it, our guide Bintang was very helpful in navigating us through Istanbul to get to the location! Very fun and a must to do when in Istanbul!
Karisa Lifestyle Bali

June 1, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Hele leuke activiteit met een geweldige host. Mustafa hield ons 2 uur bezig met koffie, nou dan heb je talent, want ik lust niet eens koffie😅 Geweldige ervaring in een geweldige omgeving. Mustafa deed het met passie, zou dit voor iedereen aanraden!
Rick

Netherlands

May 31, 2025
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Are you the original Istanbul Workshops?

Yes, you are on the right page. We are the first brand under this name in Turkey. Our trademark is on file. The studio is in Üsküdar in Istanbul. Phone: +90 533 167 62 71. Site: istanbulworkshops.com.

Do you give a certificate of completion?

Yes, on request. At the end of the session we print a simple sheet with your name, the craft, and the guide's signature. No fee; just ask before the workshop ends. Guests often add it to their trip keepsake set.

How do I contact Istanbul Workshops?

The fast way to reach us is the contact form on our site. We reply in one work day. We also run a phone line. The line is open in studio hours. We help in English and Turkish on both routes.

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